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D. H. Lawrence Quotes: For to desire is better than to possess, the finality of the end was dreaded as deeply as it was desired.
         

For to desire is better than to possess, the finality of the end was dreaded as deeply as it was desired.


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This page presents the quote "For to desire is better than to possess, the finality of the end was dreaded as deeply as it was desired.". Author of this quote is D. H. Lawrence. This quote is about ends, desire, finality,.